Good morning, Scottsdale.

Scottsdale’s 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld runs Saturday, July 4, 5-9 p.m. at 16601 N.

Pima Road and will offer indoor events (bull riding, a slider eating contest, musical chairs, cake walks and a barbecue) with ticket options starting at $25 and additional charges for food and parking.

Amazon is repurposing vacant storefronts to launch its Amazon Now grocery delivery service with two locations in Scottsdale.

The sites at 16087 N. 80th St. and 1302 N. Scottsdale Road are set to open in August.

Scottsdale-based pool company Sun State Pools had its contractor's license revoked on June 25 after 85 complaints and unpaid work left homeowners waiting.

Affected customers who paid deposits are urged to file claims with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors Recovery Fund + follow up with the agency.

Experience Scottsdale’s marketing campaign boosted visitor spending and raised city tax revenue, as Longwoods International reported each public dollar delivered $214 in spending and $7 tax revenue—study results from targeted ads in New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles showed high recall among affluent travelers.

The nonprofit Sonoran Arts League announced today that it awarded $7,000 in youth art scholarships to four emerging artists, including Scottsdale local Cadence Kross, to support further education in art.

The awards celebrate academic achievements & inspire creative futures.

Drivers are advised to use ADOT’s 511 for live updates on I-17, where flex lanes, bridge repairs, and a wildlife overpass near Bradshaw Mountains are in progress.

The I-17 Improvement Project aims to reduce delays and boost safety + ease travel, and it will finish in winter 2026.

Maricopa County data shows overdose deaths in July more than doubled compared to January from 2022 to 2024, with July 2023 recording the worst rate amid extreme heat.

Health officials and outreach teams advise careful stimulant use (which raises heat risk) and recommend keeping naloxone available.

Maricopa County reported 16 heat-related deaths (13 more than last year) and is investigating 192 additional cases as early high temperatures prompted concern in March.

Officials advise residents to check on vulnerable neighbors and stay cool until the heat season ends on Sept. 30.

Health officials reported that West Nile virus season started early with 48 national cases and 32 in Arizona (29 in Maricopa County) as they urged Scottsdale residents to use bug spray, repair window screens and remove standing water to curb mosquito breeding.

Senior catcher Alain Gomez-Gudiño of Saguaro High was named the 2025-26 Gatorade Arizona Baseball Player of the Year after leading his team to a 4A state championship season (his performance included hitting .455 and a 1.332 OPS).

He balanced a 3.47 GPA with volunteer work at the Scottsdale Miracle League.

Scarlett Gunther from Fountain Hills won first place in the Ninja Sport Championship West sectionals (June 27-28) in Colorado; the 11-year-old now aims to compete in the Ninja Sport Youth Championship and hopes to join American Ninja Warrior.

Guy Torry Stand-Up Comedy

6:00 – 7:30 PM — Tempe Improv — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with renowned comedian Guy Torry known for his appearances on major comedy shows.

Esteban Concert

7-10 p.m. — Musical Instrument Museum — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable night of music with Esteban at a premier venue.

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back Backpack Drives

5-11 p.m. — Bell Bank Park — Free entry — Help local students gear up for a successful school year with a complimentary backpack full of supplies.

Intermediate Spanish Class

11 a.m. — Tumbleweed Park Recreation Center — $ — Enhance your Spanish skills with engaging conversations and grammar lessons.

Aji Sunset Sound Bath

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Aji Spa — Cost info not provided — Experience soothing sound vibrations while enjoying a beautiful desert sunset.

Signature Camp Express

7:30 AM - 5:30 PM — Tumbleweed Park Recreation Center — Check website for details — Experience the fun of a week-long camp in just one day with activities and a possible field trip.

Parent-Child Aquatic Course

5:00 PM - 5:25 PM — Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center — Check registration dates — Introduce your infant or toddler to water safety with songs and activities.

Weekly Duplicate Bridge Games

12:30 – 4:30 PM — Via Linda Senior Center — Entry fee required — Engage in strategic play at scheduled Duplicate Bridge games every week.

Daniel Caesar Concert

7:30 PM — Footprint Center — Sold Out — Experience an evening of soulful melodies with Daniel Caesar and Faye Webster.

Weekly Duplicate Bridge Games

12:30 – 4:30 PM — Granite Reef Senior Center — Signup required — Engage in spirited competition with partners in this weekly bridge event.